IFO Chief: Aquaculture in saline, barren areas can boost exports, jobs

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IFO Chief: Aquaculture in saline, barren areas can boost exports, jobs IFO Chief: Aquaculture in saline, barren areas can boost exports, jobs Tehran - Expanding aquaculture in underdeveloped regions, the Makran coastline, and saline waters could generate significant foreign currency revenue and large-scale employment, the head of the Iran Fisheries Organization (IFO) said. Hamzeh Rostampour, deputy agriculture minister and fisheries chief, said that production in marginal lands and brackish en

Feb 14 202610:00

Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari tops Iran’s aquatic feed production

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Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari tops Iran’s aquatic feed production Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari tops Iran’s aquatic feed production Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari - The southwestern province of Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari produces more than 60% of Iran’s aquatic feed, ranking first nationwide, a senior official said. Mr. Davoudi-Nia, Deputy for Planning and Economic Affairs at the provincial Agricultural Organization, said agriculture accounts for 20–25% of exports and over 30% of employment in the province. H

Feb 6 202609:10

2,250 tons of fish feed exported from south, official says

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2,250 tons of fish feed exported from south, official says 2,250 tons of fish feed exported from south, official says Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad - The southwestern Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad province has exported 2,250 tons of fish feed to international markets since the beginning of the current year, the province’s Director of Fisheries at the Agriculture Organization announced. Koroush Yazdanpanah said the feed, primarily for cold-water fish, was exported to countries in the Persian Gu

Feb 2 202606:32

Iran exports 6.8 tons of farmed caviar in 9 months, official says

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Iran exports 6.8 tons of farmed caviar in 9 months, official says Iran exports 6.8 tons of farmed caviar in 9 months, official says Tehran - Iran exported a total of 6,800 kilograms of farmed caviar to international markets during the first nine months of the current Iranian calendar year (1404), marking a 27 percent increase compared with the same period last year, according to the Head of the Union of Aquatic Producers and Traders of Iran. Ali Akbar Khodaei said the latest figures show a cle

Feb 2 202606:27

4th national fisheries industry exhibition to open in south

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4th national fisheries industry exhibition to open in south 4th national fisheries industry exhibition to open in south Bushehr - The Fourth National Specialized Fisheries Industry Exhibition will be held in the southern province of Bushehr from February 17 to February 20, 2026, aiming to present the full range of capacities, capabilities, and recent achievements of Iran’s fisheries sector. The specialized exhibition will focus on aquaculture and fish farming equipment, fishing and harve

Jan 26 202609:39

Iran to mandate tracking systems for fishing vessels

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Iran to mandate tracking systems for fishing vessels Iran to mandate tracking systems for fishing vessels Tehran - The Head of the Iran Fisheries Organization has underscored the mandatory installation of tracking systems on fishing vessels, emphasizing that the process must be carried out through specialized companies. Hamzeh Rostampour made the remarks at a briefing session attended by senior officials and representatives of fishing cooperative unions, noting that fishing is a demanding prof

Jan 24 202611:25

Qazvin exports 574 tons of raw animal products to 10 countries

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Qazvin exports 574 tons of raw animal products to 10 countries Qazvin exports 574 tons of raw animal products to 10 countries Qazvin - The Director General of the Qazvin Provincial Veterinary Organization announced that 574 tons of raw animal products were exported from the province to 10 European and Asian countries during the current year. Mehdi Jolokhani said the exports, destined for Vietnam, Russia, Germany, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Iraq, Turkey, Lebanon, Oman, and Kuwait, included table eggs

Jan 24 202611:19

Lorestan produces 160m juvenile fish, exports half to intl markets

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Lorestan produces 160m juvenile fish, exports half to intl markets Lorestan produces 160m juvenile fish, exports half to intl markets Lorestan – The western Lorestan Province produces 160 million juvenile fish annually, with half of this output exported to other provinces and international markets, according to the Public Relations Office of the Iranian Fisheries Organization. During a visit to fish farms in Khorramabad, Kiarash Beiranvand, Director General of Lorestan Fisheries, noted t

Jan 23 202601:58

Official calls for combating agriculture pests

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Official calls for combating agriculture pests Official calls for combating agriculture pests Tehran – The Department of Environment has held a session to identify goals and adopt policies for combating agriculture pests across lands under the Organization’s management. Hadi Kiadaliri, the DOE’s deputy head for public participation, said pests are threatening forests, so developing a managerial plan for combating pests is necessary. Emphasizing the need to consider ecologic

Jan 15 202605:09

Iran sees fisheries as strategic driver of food security

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Iran sees fisheries as strategic driver of food security Iran sees fisheries as strategic driver of food security Tehran - Iran’s fisheries sector is becoming a key pillar of food security and foreign exchange earnings, backed by rising production and strong private investment, according to a senior agriculture official. Speaking at a meeting at the Ministry of Agriculture, Hamzeh Rostampour, Head of the Iran Fisheries Organization, said fisheries development in arid, saline, and less-de

Jan 6 202611:20